(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 30: Bruce Maxwell #13 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to being hit by a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 30, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Oakland Athletics rookie catcher Bruce Maxwell becomes first MLB player to kneel for the National Anthem. Maxwell’s statement came just before the first pitch vs. Texas Rangers.
A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell is kneeling for the National Anthem. He’s the first MLB player to do so. Maxwell has hand on heart, facing flag